Review the dictionary entry above from Dictionary.com and read the passage below. Based on both pieces of informaton, which definition below is the BEST definition of endeavored?

As he glanced down the advertisement column, with his head thrust forward and the paper flattened out upon his knee, I took a good look at the man and endeavored, after the fashion of my companion, to read the indications which might be presented by his dress or appearance.

A.

attempted

B.

strenuous

C.

exerted

D.

archaic

Question

Review the dictionary entry above from Dictionary.com and read the passage below. Based on both pieces of informaton, which definition below is the BEST definition of endeavored? 


 
 
As he glanced down the advertisement column, with his head thrust forward and the paper flattened out upon his knee, I took a good look at the man and endeavored, after the fashion of my companion, to read the indications which might be presented by his dress or appearance.
 
 
 



A.
 

attempted
 



B.
 

strenuous
 



C.
 

exerted
 



D.
 

archaic

firejay5 · Answer

A. Attempted